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Descriptor English:   Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic 
Descriptor Spanish:   Cardiomiopatía Alcohólica 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Cardiomiopatia Alcoólica 
Synonyms English:   Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy  
Tree Number:   C14.280.238.057
C25.775.100.087.250
Definition English:   Disease of CARDIAC MUSCLE resulting from chronic excessive alcohol consumption. Myocardial damage can be caused by: (1) a toxic effect of alcohol; (2) malnutrition in alcoholics such as THIAMINE DEFICIENCY; or (3) toxic effect of additives in alcoholic beverages such as COBALT. This disease is usually manifested by DYSPNEA and palpitations with CARDIOMEGALY and congestive heart failure (HEART FAILURE). 
History Note English:   79 
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RT radiotherapy RH rehabilitation
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VE veterinary VI virology
Record Number:   2354 
Unique Identifier:   D002310 

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